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as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905
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as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the separation of church and state is an important concept in the United States
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as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a sudden separation of the herd of deer when they were startled
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the narrow separation between posts in the fence
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as in departure
the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions
friends who dreaded the inevitable separation after graduation
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Recent Examples of separation
Jim said the separation should unlock value for both companies over time.
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Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Christine Taylor is looking back on her difficult, but temporary, separation from husband Ben Stiller.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 31 May 2026
After that incident, he was placed in an enhanced observation module for 24 hours before being cleared and moved into administrative separation.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Pitt and Aniston were married for nearly five years before announcing their separation on January 7, 2005.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 May 2026
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Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Christine Taylor is looking back on her difficult, but temporary, separation from husband Ben Stiller.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 31 May 2026
After that incident, he was placed in an enhanced observation module for 24 hours before being cleared and moved into administrative separation.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Pitt and Aniston were married for nearly five years before announcing their separation on January 7, 2005.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
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But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Again, as Bungie’s only game now with nothing else greenlit, that could lead to the slashing or shutdown or dissolution of the studio entirely.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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For museums and galleries, diversity replaced criticality as the primary criterion of social distinction, the way to demonstrate participation in a progressive critique of the social order.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The nearest town has the odd distinction of being renowned for ox-cart making.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The divergence between the booming stock market and softer domestic conditions has also complicated the outlook for policymakers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Few artists share her command of the spatial dimensions of narrative required to guide an addressee between points of divergence and contention.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The gap has shown up in earnings as well.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Seal gaps and cracks to prevent hot air from entering and cool air from escaping.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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The liveried doormen hop to it like tree frogs, as if your every arrival and departure were a matter of the utmost urgency and significance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Savage, though, was particularly emotional when discussing the eventual departure of shortstop and back-to-back Big Ten player of the year Roch Cholowsky, who is widely expected to be a first-round pick.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Some of the provisions include allowing sidewalk cafes to have removable railings or fencing as dividers from the public sidewalk, prohibiting solid walls in the right of way, and allowing solid walls and windscreens in outdoor areas that are not in the right of way.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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This fabric shoe organizer holds up to 16 pairs with adjustable dividers for different shoe sizes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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With an upcoming split from the Rangers in the works, the team’s billionaire owner has a chance to cash in on the orange fever.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The current split is a 20-8 Republican advantage.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Five years ago, a similar case generated one of the largest-ever verdicts in a discrimination case involving a single worker — $137 million — but Tesla got the award reduced 98% before reaching a confidential settlement.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Height discrimination, of course, is not a new phenomenon.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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